Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

 Wii U
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5.1

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  1. Beastprogamer
    Oct 6, 2016
    7
    This game is okay. Not as good as some of the previous ones but still good. For some reason, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash feels...a little rushed. I really don't know if Nintendo was trying to do. Maybe they wanted to release early? The character selection is good. The graphics are okay for the Wii U. The controls are okay but I can screw up at times. The courts are simple but fun. MarioThis game is okay. Not as good as some of the previous ones but still good. For some reason, Mario Tennis Ultra Smash feels...a little rushed. I really don't know if Nintendo was trying to do. Maybe they wanted to release early? The character selection is good. The graphics are okay for the Wii U. The controls are okay but I can screw up at times. The courts are simple but fun. Mario Tennis Ultra Smash isn't the best Mario Sports Games (The GameCube and Wii ones I enjoy more) but I'd say it's worth getting ONLY if it is $40 or less. I think $50 is a bit too much for this title. Months ago, I was lucky enough to find it for $30, which is what the price SHOULD be. As of this review, I play it quite a bit these days. I'd say it's a fun game.… Expand
  2. MrJulian_
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    I know the Game is unfinished, but in my opinion it's still better than Aces!
  3. joaopontesvaz
    Nov 2, 2016
    6
    Graphics: 7.5 Sound: 7 Gameplay: 8 Fun/Story: 7.2

    Nintendo´s old game of N64 with some refreshment but lacks of innovate ideas and deeper gameplay. Some Nintendo´s franchises are not going in good direction due the repetition sensation.
  4. AltmullerGU
    Mar 21, 2017
    8
    Sério, esse jogo não merece um 5.3. Posso garantir que é um jogo muito divertido, os gráficos são agradáveis, os controles respondem bem, você consegue pegar a linha de aprendizado desse jogo muito rapidamente, e é um jogo que você compra e pode jogar por diversas horas pois é difícil de enjoar, se tivesse mais modos acho que iria merecer um 9, mas mesmo assim eu gostei.
  5. JoseAn13Torres
    Mar 27, 2017
    5
    Pocos modos de juego, escasez de opciones en comparación con otros Marios de tenis, aun así es divertido jugar partidos entre varios amigos cuando no haya nada mejor que hacer.
  6. dandragon
    Jan 16, 2018
    6
    Ok the game is fun but it gets very boring very quickly. It's more of a five minutes of fun type of game.
  7. Nautro
    Jan 13, 2019
    6
    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash is a game that has a too low amount of gameplay styles. That's it.
  8. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While disappointing compared to other entries in the Mario Tennis Series, I still enjoyed Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash quite a bit. While the modes are scarce it was nice to have online play available and Mega Battle was pretty fun.

    However, there is no tournament mode, story mode or anything like that. There is no awesome opening cutscene like Mario Power Tennis for the Gamecube and there are no cool side games including Ring Shot, a classic, and the fantastic Super Mario Tennis from the 3DS Mario Tennis Open. The lack of modes is the biggest problem here.

    However, the gorgeous visuals and quality gameplay do redeem this game quite a bit for me and I enjoyed mastering it as best I could. Overall, a pretty good game.    … Expand
  9. ElSmasher
    Oct 9, 2021
    4
    Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash suffers from its content much too weak for a tennis game (roster below, online limit). Lack of ambition for the license and in 2015 despite beautiful graphics.
  10. NeedleBanger
    Jun 30, 2018
    0
    100% trash. You cant even play multiplayer with your friends and be on the same team against the AI, basically the most simple game mode imaginable but its not in the game. Pure crap.
  11. BluJGamer
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    I really enjoyed this game. I found it fun, although it was my first Mario sports title I have played. I enjoyed the tricky types the most, as to me, they were the easiest to play as. Bowser Jr. and Boo are at the #1 spot on my list of favorite characters. Toad/Toadette share the same move set, but are different types! I love how Nintendo pulled that off seamlessly. My vote would be aI really enjoyed this game. I found it fun, although it was my first Mario sports title I have played. I enjoyed the tricky types the most, as to me, they were the easiest to play as. Bowser Jr. and Boo are at the #1 spot on my list of favorite characters. Toad/Toadette share the same move set, but are different types! I love how Nintendo pulled that off seamlessly. My vote would be a 9.7/10, but the closest thing is 10/10, so I'll give it that.… Expand
  12. Krossbone
    Feb 3, 2020
    0
    This game is a shining example of how NOT to do a Mario Tennis game.
    It's so lacking in content that it really shows how fast Nintendo was just trying to rush it out for the sake of sales.
    All the stages are the exact same in size and functions, doing nothing different from level to level than a normal tennis court. There's absolutely NO special moves other than becoming giant, which    This game is a shining example of how NOT to do a Mario Tennis game.
    It's so lacking in content that it really shows how fast Nintendo was just trying to rush it out for the sake of sales.
    All the stages are the exact same in size and functions, doing nothing different from level to level than a normal tennis court.
    There's absolutely NO special moves other than becoming giant, which A., is completely unoriginal and boring, and B., is oh so extremely lazy.
    Rather than program in numerous different specials for different characters, they'd rather there be one with little to no substance.
    The online is next to dead of course, with no one having been on, even AT release.

    Overall, this game is just a shameless cash grab from Nintendo with no care or effort put into giving it substantial content. If you want a tennis game done RIGHT, go play Sega Superstars Tennis for the DS.    … Expand
  13. Brc123
    Nov 21, 2015
    4
    This game seriously lacks content. I have no idea how Nintendo think they can charge $65 for something that feels like a minigame for an actual game. The core gameplay and the online play is alright and the game looks great, but if you compare this game to other $65 games these days, it feels like such a rip off (even older Mario Sports games have way more content [Super Mario Strikers,This game seriously lacks content. I have no idea how Nintendo think they can charge $65 for something that feels like a minigame for an actual game. The core gameplay and the online play is alright and the game looks great, but if you compare this game to other $65 games these days, it feels like such a rip off (even older Mario Sports games have way more content [Super Mario Strikers, etc]). Really disappointing.… Expand
  14. NikoAmii
    Nov 28, 2015
    5
    While doing this review, I'm also doing a full video review about this game on my Gaming channel "Niko Amii" on youtube, trust me, i'm trying to be as nice as I can here; i'll save the true anger for that video.

    To start off my review, I will start it as nicely as I can. This game is a Mario Tennis game. There is Mario characters in it, and there is tennis in it. Because of this, i'm    While doing this review, I'm also doing a full video review about this game on my Gaming channel "Niko Amii" on youtube, trust me, i'm trying to be as nice as I can here; i'll save the true anger for that video.

    To start off my review, I will start it as nicely as I can. This game is a Mario Tennis game. There is Mario characters in it, and there is tennis in it. Because of this, i'm giving it a 4 because it is what the title said it is, but beyond mario plays tennis, this game has nothing to it. Anyways, onto my full review.

    When I first put this "game" into my Wii U, the title screen popped up and from there on I knew I was going to be disappointing. Even the opening screamed "Help me, i'm unfinished". Literally like not a single animation, I was seriously confused. So after I pressed start, I realized there was only 4 modes to play, and all of them seemed uninteresting besides online mode and the ability to train and use my amiibo. So I was like ok, fine. I invited my cousin over to try out the game with me, and we were satisfied with the classic tennis mode where we could practice before playing online together, but our happiness ended there. We joined the online multiplier, and each time we waited for a 30 second - 1 minute match, it took roughly 5 minutes. This was a sign that scared me deep into my nintendo loving heart. No one bought this game, and now no one will face me online. So we finally got into our first match, and it lagged a lot. Between the lag and the constant 5 minute wait for a match (which only lasts like a minute or two), the online mode was ruined for me too. There is like a knockout mode and a might big ball mode too, where you can hit big balls instead of regularly sized tennis balls, neither of those modes were fun or interested me either.

    If you are a huge mario tennis fan, I slightly recommend this game, you are most likely better off keeping your money to buy Xenoblade chronicals X or the new Fire Emblem game when they come out. The game lacks context, there is no Tournament mode or really anything fun to do in it. And if you don't have a friend or amiibo to play with online, you can't play online either. So you literally just play with yourself, literally.

    The game is pretty, but the content is as shallow as a puddle. I'm a huge fan of nintendo, and I hold high expectations for them. I hope with the next mario sport game, they get it right.    … Expand
  15. PinkLight
    Nov 21, 2015
    4
    This game is awful. It lacks all the things that make Mario Tennis awesome. Still, the core Mario Tennis gameplay is solid and fun, now being able to play online competitively without any gimmicks. Amiibo functionality is good, as you can play with it online against other's amiibos. Characters show good animations and lot of personality, too. But the game is bad no matter how you look atThis game is awful. It lacks all the things that make Mario Tennis awesome. Still, the core Mario Tennis gameplay is solid and fun, now being able to play online competitively without any gimmicks. Amiibo functionality is good, as you can play with it online against other's amiibos. Characters show good animations and lot of personality, too. But the game is bad no matter how you look at it, Easily the worst Mario spin off title ever.… Expand
  16. cwestpha
    Nov 21, 2015
    2
    They basically took out all of the Mario in it, added two gimmicks, and drained it of all the fun. There seems to be no reason for this game existing. 3DS tennis had things to do, GC had memorable animations and a real tournament, this thing just has scaling changes for no benefit or use. This feels like one of those bad fan made games someone put together over a weekend. x.x
  17. DarthSidious63
    Nov 24, 2015
    2
    Mario Tennis Utra Smash was deliberately rushed for the Christmas season. It is bare bones and the weakest of the series. Hopefully Nintendo will fix this with a free download.
  18. Metaisaac
    Sep 1, 2018
    0
    Let's ultra smash this dumb and boring game in to Bits so we don't have to play it!
  19. epiccrossover
    Jan 23, 2019
    3
    I gotta say that this game was not worth $60. Most characters don't have special outfits, the knockout challenge is the worst mode in the game. There's always the one regular stadium to play on which sucks. On the Upside, the graphics aren't too bad. They were a slight improvement to the last Tennis game. But, there's 4 things I should address:1. Do not play a heavyweight. 2. Do not pickI gotta say that this game was not worth $60. Most characters don't have special outfits, the knockout challenge is the worst mode in the game. There's always the one regular stadium to play on which sucks. On the Upside, the graphics aren't too bad. They were a slight improvement to the last Tennis game. But, there's 4 things I should address:1. Do not play a heavyweight. 2. Do not pick the sand court or the mushroom court. 3.Do not use a Wii Remote. 4. Do not play any mode except Classic Tennis, because the other ones are bullcrap. This is the worst WiiU game, and it will stay that way.… Expand
  20. Criticsarebias
    Jan 13, 2021
    3
    This game is a tennis game made on probably a really tight budget since all it is, is a tennis game with a mega mushroom which doesn’t even do much. It looks nice though.
  21. VirusX999
    Nov 21, 2015
    4
    The bad... The game gets old very fast. The constant cut scenes and replays of every point just slow the game down significantly. The character roster is also too short.

    The good... Well, the graphics look fair enough. There are different types of game modes, which adds a little variety. The different courts are also good. The verdict... If you're a big tennis fan, and a fan of Mario    The bad... The game gets old very fast. The constant cut scenes and replays of every point just slow the game down significantly. The character roster is also too short.

    The good... Well, the graphics look fair enough. There are different types of game modes, which adds a little variety. The different courts are also good.

    The verdict... If you're a big tennis fan, and a fan of Mario games, then this game will probably have appeal for you. Otherwise, stay away from it. If you're really curious about it, then rent the game and play it for a day. You'll be bored with it after that. I spent $50 on this game. I regret my decision.    … Expand
  22. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    I would not listen to the reviews. The gameplay on this game is actually FANTASTIC and near perfect. One of the better party games and local co-op games of this generation.

    Yes, it is light on content. Moreover, I really wish they would have incorporated motion control. Nonetheless, it is a great game and very competitive with near PERFECT quality of gameplay. It is a great buy if you    I would not listen to the reviews. The gameplay on this game is actually FANTASTIC and near perfect. One of the better party games and local co-op games of this generation.

    Yes, it is light on content. Moreover, I really wish they would have incorporated motion control. Nonetheless, it is a great game and very competitive with near PERFECT quality of gameplay. It is a great buy if you are looking for a quality couch co-op, local multiplayer, family friendly title.    … Expand
  23. rubini98
    Nov 22, 2015
    3
    You're honestly better off sticking with Mario Power Tennis than this awful, content-lacking experience. lack of game modes, lack of characters, lack of stages, this honestly feels like a huge step down from a game that was released 2 console generations ago.
  24. Digibutter64
    Nov 22, 2015
    7
    As with previous games in the series, this plays well and is genuinely fun. However, the overall limited number of modes, available playable characters, and amount of content in general prevent it from being a must-buy in my opinion. Even the few unlockables were fairly easy to obtain in my experience, and I felt that the titular Ultra Smash mechanic added little to the gameplay.As with previous games in the series, this plays well and is genuinely fun. However, the overall limited number of modes, available playable characters, and amount of content in general prevent it from being a must-buy in my opinion. Even the few unlockables were fairly easy to obtain in my experience, and I felt that the titular Ultra Smash mechanic added little to the gameplay. Ultimately, although fun, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash feels lacking when compared to prior entries.… Expand
  25. SonicCam91
    Nov 22, 2015
    5
    Ultra Smash offers great online wifi matches (although offline & online features need to be improved) I was disappointed with the lack of content. which needs to be updated. more stages and characters are needed as the unlockable character list is so far poor. There is even no amiibo support. Although Online Matches are the best part of the game, there is indeed room for improvement withUltra Smash offers great online wifi matches (although offline & online features need to be improved) I was disappointed with the lack of content. which needs to be updated. more stages and characters are needed as the unlockable character list is so far poor. There is even no amiibo support. Although Online Matches are the best part of the game, there is indeed room for improvement with future updates that Nintendo must consider to make the game more enjoyable. There is not even a room to play online with your friends. Which was a feature I was really hoping to use. There needs to be more gimmick and special stages. Mega Ball Rally is pointless and gets easily boring. However the Mega Mushroom makes up for Single Player mode, but there needs to be more Single Player Mode options. There isn't even a tournament mode!!! What were they thinking? I can see there is lots of room for improvement. PLEASE Nintendo Update this game!… Expand
  26. Richtea87
    Dec 2, 2015
    1
    A lazy effort. The lack of content is just ridiculous. Though it looks nice aesthetically, everything is so below average, it's not even worth writing about here. Play the Gamecube game or even download the n64 Mario tennis on the eShop. You'll have much more fun in those games. 2/10
  27. vielle
    Nov 20, 2015
    7
    Only fun in online or multiplayer with friends. There really isn't much, but gameplay wise it is pretty solid, just bland singleplayer. Overal I'd say this is worthy of a 7. There's no excuse for a small character roster though. This mostly feels like an enhanced portion of a Mario vs Sonic at the Olympic Games mini-game made to look professional.
  28. LandonT
    Nov 21, 2015
    5
    This game feels like a Mario Tennis spin-off; it lacks: stats and options, characters, tournament, mini games, Mii playability, reason to use coins besides cheating out on rewards, different court environments, and a cool little cut scene when you start the game. It gains: great graphics (finally), a rewards system (but you can just buy them with coins instead of going through and winningThis game feels like a Mario Tennis spin-off; it lacks: stats and options, characters, tournament, mini games, Mii playability, reason to use coins besides cheating out on rewards, different court environments, and a cool little cut scene when you start the game. It gains: great graphics (finally), a rewards system (but you can just buy them with coins instead of going through and winning them the normal way which sucks), mega mushrooms (which I personally don't care for), and amiibo compatibility where you train them and level them up. To sum this all up, it is a HUGE disappointment! Mario Power Tennis on the GAMECUBE has more content than this! You'd think that they would put WAAYY more content on this since it's on the Wii U. This game just feels barebones and lifeless. It lacks that charm that past Mario Tennis games had. There are very few things that impress me about this game, but those few things are why I'm giving it a 5/10 and not something worse.… Expand
  29. GAMERGUY25
    Nov 23, 2015
    6
    Mario Tennis Ultra Smash is a Barebones take on the fun mario tennis genre. There are 4 game modes to play. Mega battle is traditional tennis with mega mushrooms and skill shots enabled, mega ball rally is seeing how long you can rally with a larger ball. knockout is facing opponents one by one getting harder as you progress and classic tennis is just a tennis match no power ups justMario Tennis Ultra Smash is a Barebones take on the fun mario tennis genre. There are 4 game modes to play. Mega battle is traditional tennis with mega mushrooms and skill shots enabled, mega ball rally is seeing how long you can rally with a larger ball. knockout is facing opponents one by one getting harder as you progress and classic tennis is just a tennis match no power ups just skill. The game looks great and runs at 60FPS. The game falls in areas however. The roster is not good. Sure you had classic like mario yoshi and bowser but sprixies? the fairies from mario 3d world that sucks. where are the koopas wheres wiggler peety piranha? also the amiibos are too powerful Its ok to use them against A.I the more they level up the more powerful they become with crazy modifiers but having that power online is not fair. Overall mario tennis ultra smash isnt an enjoyable game and you should save your money… Expand
  30. Captiosus
    Jan 8, 2016
    4
    I hate to give a Mario Tennis game such a low score as Tennis is only one of two Mario spinoffs I have enjoyed for decades (the other being Mario Kart). However, this game isn't worth anything higher than a 4 due to extreme lack of content, limited modes, and shoddy online and coop gameplay. The game is mechanically sound but c'mon, it's TENNIS. In the history of video games, tennis isI hate to give a Mario Tennis game such a low score as Tennis is only one of two Mario spinoffs I have enjoyed for decades (the other being Mario Kart). However, this game isn't worth anything higher than a 4 due to extreme lack of content, limited modes, and shoddy online and coop gameplay. The game is mechanically sound but c'mon, it's TENNIS. In the history of video games, tennis is what started it all so if the game was NOT mechanically sound I'd be disappointed. Graphically yes, it looks good but it's the typical graphical stylings of the Mario games which means it would look very similar on the 3DS (and, in fact does when compared to Mario Tennis Open from 2012).

    Graphics and mechanically sound core gameplay alone is not worth a full retail AAA-studio price tag. It's not even worth the recently reduced-by-$10 price tag. I strongly encourage anyone interested to do what I did: rent it, spend a couple days playing it, then return it to your nearest Redbox or Gamefly. You'll see everything the game has to offer and be tired of playing it after only a few hours. I give it a 4 for being competent in graphics and core gameplay but the lack of content and almost non-existent replay value keeps the game from being worth any more.

    If you have a 3DS, buy Mario Tennis Open. It's not the greatest but it's ten-fold better than this in terms of replay value. If you don't have a 3DS and want a Mario Tennis game, buy one of the Wii U's virtual console offerings.    … Expand
  31. ericwithcheese
    Dec 18, 2015
    4
    Really wanted to like this game as I love the Mario sports titles, but this version is strictly a bare bones, phoned-in stopgag so there is something new on the shelves for Christmas. Basic core gameplay is solid, graphics are beautiful, but a severe lack of gameplay modes, courts, character variety and even basic online friend matchmaking hinders this title before it even gets out of the gate.
  32. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 28, 2016
    5
    This game gets boring way too fast. Seriously, add more content into it. What are we suppose to do again? I love the awesome graphics though, but seriously... add more content.
  33. jessda123
    Jan 1, 2016
    5
    Boooo! This isnt anywhere near as good as Mario Power Tennis! (which i still play on my trusty GameCube)

    As others have said, it just feels...empty, shallow, lazy. Call it what you will, but it really isn't fun.

    If you REALLY want a Mario tennis game, id recommend buying a GameCube and finding a copy of Mario Power Tennis, both are cheap now, and i guarantee you'll have more fun! :)
  34. TearsMacabre
    Jan 16, 2016
    7
    The core of this game is very solid: it's a fluid tennis game. I don't think many can argue with that. The character roster was acceptable, if not a little small. Novice players can easily jump in with the automatic shot feature, and more experienced gamers have the depth of shot selection.

    So, yes, the core is very strong. However, that's the only thing it has. It's like Nintendo baked    The core of this game is very solid: it's a fluid tennis game. I don't think many can argue with that. The character roster was acceptable, if not a little small. Novice players can easily jump in with the automatic shot feature, and more experienced gamers have the depth of shot selection.

    So, yes, the core is very strong. However, that's the only thing it has. It's like Nintendo baked an excellent cake, but then forgot to frost it. The game modes are shallow at best, and there could have been one or two more characters at the least. The lack of motion controls is frankly baffling, as well. The Mega Mushrooms are interesting for a little while, but soon become fairly dull. If you're going to use power-ups, there should be some variety.

    As a stand-alone game, it's a decent (though not excellent) purchase. As a Mario Tennis game, it lacks some of the fun of previous titles.    … Expand
  35. MiguelEsquivel
    Aug 2, 2016
    7
    Solo dire que es entretenido en los ratos libres o con los amigos por un rato igual.
    Pocas modalidades de juego. Y pocos personajes y dificultad floja.
  36. GVTheRedStar
    Aug 10, 2020
    4
    don't buy this game if you are looking for FUN games it delivers an hour of excitement after that it sits on a shelf for years there is barely anything to do in this game and what there is to do is poorly excecuted
  37. OxyKun
    Nov 23, 2015
    5
    The game is called mario tennis. And that's what it is, nothing extra or more then the older mario tennis games delivered.

    The main gameplay is fluid and fun. But no extra modes and minigames weigh very heavily on this game. If you are playing this game alone you are done with it rather quickly after a few hours. The new characters like rosalina and toadette are fun but where are the    The game is called mario tennis. And that's what it is, nothing extra or more then the older mario tennis games delivered.

    The main gameplay is fluid and fun. But no extra modes and minigames weigh very heavily on this game. If you are playing this game alone you are done with it rather quickly after a few hours.
    The new characters like rosalina and toadette are fun but where are the main stay of the cast birdo and diddy kong?
    The online is a good experience if you AND your opponents internet are good. If not the online is a laggy freezefest of a game. And Nintendo sells the game as a great multiplayer game but doesn't let you play online vs friends.

    If nintendo doesn't update this game frequently with new modes and characters this game will be gathering dust in players collection in hours. And will not be worth the 60 bucks.
    But Nintendo hasn't confirmed any dlc at all so who knows what will happen?    … Expand
  38. subsamuel01
    Nov 25, 2015
    6
    The core mechanics are great, but the fact that this game has less than half the content that Mario Tennis Open on the 3DS is a shame. The game is visually beautiful, character animations are great. Unlike Mario Tennis Open the game lacks any sort of Tournament mode, court variations, mini-games, and the roster is the smallest since Mario Tennis 64. Great online mode, solid game-play, butThe core mechanics are great, but the fact that this game has less than half the content that Mario Tennis Open on the 3DS is a shame. The game is visually beautiful, character animations are great. Unlike Mario Tennis Open the game lacks any sort of Tournament mode, court variations, mini-games, and the roster is the smallest since Mario Tennis 64. Great online mode, solid game-play, but overall your better off waiting for a price drop, this game does not warrant a full purchase.… Expand
  39. Coolamanen50
    Jan 19, 2016
    9
    Mario tennis ultra smash gets to much hate the game has many new things like amiibos mega mushrooms and even jump shoots! And you can even play old school mario tennis when turning off chance shoots!

    Mario tennis ultra smash maybe don't have a tourment mode it has instead knockout challenge which is also very fun try it out! The next thing is online which is the only reason it got a    Mario tennis ultra smash gets to much hate the game has many new things like amiibos mega mushrooms and even jump shoots! And you can even play old school mario tennis when turning off chance shoots!

    Mario tennis ultra smash maybe don't have a tourment mode it has instead knockout challenge which is also very fun try it out!

    The next thing is online which is the only reason it got a 9 you can't play with friends only local but it's okey mario tennis has always been most fun playing local with 4 friends anyway but it would be nice.

    Next thing is dlc it's likely gonna happen cuz the game has updates.

    Mario tennis ultra smash is a good game and you should definely get it!

    9/10    … Expand
  40. MisterGreen
    Jan 21, 2018
    0
    This is even worse than Street Fighter 5! At least SF got Arcade Edition but Mario Tennis still to this day has NOTHING to do. Avoid!
  41. InfiniteYT
    Dec 12, 2015
    4
    The newest Mario Tennis game is the definition of bear bones. You have the selection of 5 modes; Ultra Smash, Mega ball rally, Knockout Challenge, Classic, and Online. The main mode is Ultra smash which is very toads throw mega mushrooms onto the court making whoever walks into them become giant. While giant your cover more ground and have a more powerful shot. I found this mode to beThe newest Mario Tennis game is the definition of bear bones. You have the selection of 5 modes; Ultra Smash, Mega ball rally, Knockout Challenge, Classic, and Online. The main mode is Ultra smash which is very toads throw mega mushrooms onto the court making whoever walks into them become giant. While giant your cover more ground and have a more powerful shot. I found this mode to be boring and doesn’t belong at the main game mode. The chance shots return in this mode which I prefer to have off but when the toads sometimes throw the mega mushrooms at different times giving one player a huge disadvantage for no reason. The toads also throw the mega mushrooms way too frequently. There really is no depth to this gamemode at all. Mega ball rally has you hitting a ball back and forth as it gets smaller. This mode is a little boring but is fun with a partner. If you want to play alone, good luck since the AI will use the chance shot sometimes making it harder to hit the ball!!! Knockout challenge has you beating a bunch of opponents as they increase in difficulty. Thats pretty much it except for the fact that you can train your amiibos for online play here if for some reason you want to save data for mario tennis instead of smash bros. Classic mode is the best mode which is just normal tennis, this has the least amount of cheap plays and is the most balanced but then again it’s just normal tennis which makes you wonder what the point of mario tennis ultra smash is. The game is played in the same stadium no matter what and it very generic looking. You can change the court to different textures which affect how the ball bounces and moves but that's it. No gimmicky stages like in previous Mario Tennis games. The last mode is online which works fairly well and is fun to play. Too bad due to poor sales i don’t expect it will be easy to find opponents after the first month of release. You can also gain star points from any mode which can only be used to unlock characters and terrain or extra lives in the knockout challenge and removing all replay value in this game. The game looks great but there isn’t anything to it that make me feel that a lot of effort was put into it either. There is no story either!!!! This is one of the shallowest games in terms of content that Nintendo has ever made. It feels rushed to make it out for the holiday season. There just isnt anything there to keep you coming back. This is a dust collector game in the Wii U’s library which is a real shame. Mario Tennis Ultra Smash gets a 4/10 -Infinite… Expand
  42. SuperMatt777
    Dec 12, 2015
    2
    There is no way around it, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash was clearly a rushed game. While the game may pass as a normal tennis game, offering solid tennis gameplay, that's about all it passed for. It does not pass as a MARIO Tennis game. The game lacks different modes, such as a tournament mode or special games and diverse and creative courts, instead sticking you in the same stadium withThere is no way around it, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash was clearly a rushed game. While the game may pass as a normal tennis game, offering solid tennis gameplay, that's about all it passed for. It does not pass as a MARIO Tennis game. The game lacks different modes, such as a tournament mode or special games and diverse and creative courts, instead sticking you in the same stadium with different skins. The character roster was only decent, but still questionable in some areas. The so called "new" mechanic of the Mega Mushroom is just a stale idea that's was already used (better) in Mario Kart Wii and the Ultra Smash move is just a glorified flat shot that's harder to hit. Overall, this game is an empty game lacking everything long time Mario Tennis fans love. You're better off getting the N64, GameCube or even the 3DS Mario Tennis titles.… Expand
  43. hornetpix
    Nov 21, 2015
    8
    El juego es de por si muy divertido, las mecánicas de los distintos goles hacen que sea muy adictivo. De todas maneras el contenido local es escaso, eso esta claro. El online funciona bien.
  44. BN333
    Dec 31, 2015
    8
    As an Xbox gamer, I give Nintendo deserved props, Gamexplain previews had a bit of slanted misinformation (catering to a "nerdier" Nintendo “fan” which frowns upon games considered too "mainstream", so variety or party games get shafted.)
    Ultra Smash isn't ‘barebones’; it has a decent amount of activities, even local and free online multiplayer ranked modes.
    Ultra Smash has 3    As an Xbox gamer, I give Nintendo deserved props, Gamexplain previews had a bit of slanted misinformation (catering to a "nerdier" Nintendo “fan” which frowns upon games considered too "mainstream", so variety or party games get shafted.)
    Ultra Smash isn't ‘barebones’; it has a decent amount of activities, even local and free online multiplayer ranked modes.
    Ultra Smash has 3 minigame/alternative modes, while streamlined, most complaints were nitpicks copy/pasted from one outlets clickbait preview.
    Other games had more minigames (con), but weren’t as tightly woven into the core game as it is within this game (pro). With classic simple mode, there’s technically 4 minigames. The gimmicks courts include Ice, Sand, Pink Fast Court, Mushoom Bounce, Morph, Arrows).
    The Mushoom mode is one of the core minigames and is based around the risk/reward factor of a mushroom that makes your character giant and more powerful briefly.
    Items shots return as chance shots featured in Standard Classic mode, featured on the main menu. This features longer matches of doubles / singles, with No Megamushrooms. This is a great place to practice the core elements of the game, as Knockout Challenge will require you to understand this: you can't always rely on the Mega Mushroom advantage.
    KnockOut Challenge is the core single player mode, Ultra’s reworking of Smash Bros 4's single player mode with elements of crazy hand modes, a money earning system used as you advance through an endless stream of challenging players. The courts and skill required steadily increase with extreme difficulty. Once you hit 14 or so wins, you face an overpowered boss character with extra abilities. It is based around chance shots, and mega battle mushrooms. This mode will eventually provide you with opponents with star skill advantages over your character. Save coins for rematches!
    This doesn't include cutscenes, cups like its predecessors (or stadium aesthetics), however these are Nitpicks. Being real: this doesn’t take much away from the game. Cups are replaced with rackets which are presented to you when you lose a match (each represents a win. You can use your money to retry matches or spend on unlockables (which can be achieved or paid for through the “Challenge List”) Achieving is more rewarding.
    Mega Ball Rally is based around a floaty basketball : moves slow, then faster as it decreases in size. Whether you win or lose, you gain extra points for keeping the ball going. Winning is easier in singles games, however is challenging on gimmick courts.
    Classic Simple mode is a tribute to MarioTennis64, which removes almost all techniques except y-button power shots. (No chance, mushroom, charge or jump shots).
    Amiibo training is a pokemon style training minigame and can drop in/out at any time. You can unlock custom skills from The Challenge List.
    Cons: No ‘Friend’ list, some occasional minor lag, Could have slightly emphasised more on the importance of return charge shots and the choice of return shots to lessen effects of chance shots (whether purple or blue). But players will learn.    … Expand
  45. Smashbro
    Nov 23, 2015
    8
    This game is missing out on a lot of things. Hope for DLC and Updates. This game is still fun and Ok for a Mario Tennis Game and the graphics look amazing.
  46. TomekKamil
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    For me very good game! I don't understand why people hate this title... Game is more realistic like a simulation, not so much arcade than last Mario Tennis titles. It's ok :) A lot of fun and many hours spend!
  47. BetterThanSonic
    Nov 30, 2015
    6
    It's still better than Sonic Adventure. It's also better than Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Unleashed, and every other 3D Sonic game that has ever been released.
  48. TheMaxCritique
    Nov 21, 2015
    10
    Really like it, some people say it is worst game of the series, but I was hoping for a real core mario tennis game. afasdfddddddddddddddddssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
  49. PremiumR98
    May 24, 2020
    10
    idk i just love game's name it sounds cool in my opinion

    also it may be fun game
  50. ShyGuy8
    Dec 2, 2015
    3
    I'm sorry, Nintendo. It does have good graphics, but it's not good. What I think is that Nintendo rushed this one for the hollidays. If they delayed the release to Summer of 2016, it would probably be more successful. This game has lack of modes, and I've done enough research for this game. Tennis lovers, go ahead and buy it, but I'm waiting until Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam.
  51. HaremJesus
    Nov 29, 2015
    4
    While the game's bloom is great, the controls work fine and the game functions well enough. The game is missing far too many assets from the game that pre-dates this by 10 years. Honestly, just play power tennis on your gamecube or pick that up on ebay for 40$ instead. *Dashie's gameplay was funny as **** though*
  52. boaterman
    Dec 1, 2015
    4
    My friends and I have played Mario power tennis on the GameCube for its competitive play, The core tennis mechanics have disappeared which makes 2v2 non competitive at all. The really bad specific things:

    -You can no longer fault on a serve. what gives? -Returning a drop before the first bounce has no consequences (previously it would go out of bounds). This effectively makes the drop    My friends and I have played Mario power tennis on the GameCube for its competitive play, The core tennis mechanics have disappeared which makes 2v2 non competitive at all. The really bad specific things:

    -You can no longer fault on a serve. what gives?
    -Returning a drop before the first bounce has no consequences (previously it would go out of bounds). This effectively makes the drop useless in 2v2 play.
    -No content for a 65 dollar (CAD) game

    My friend got this and I wish he could get his money back for this terrible game.    … Expand
  53. SelenaGomez212
    Dec 26, 2015
    5
    I really wanted to buy this game. Looked cool from the trailer and all but the game itself has no "special effects" as in super powers. It's as if they wanted to make it more tennis like. This game was very dull/boring and I wouldn't recommend buying it unless your into that kind of stuff. I enjoy it of course because it does have very cool graphics and a nice concept but the over-all gameI really wanted to buy this game. Looked cool from the trailer and all but the game itself has no "special effects" as in super powers. It's as if they wanted to make it more tennis like. This game was very dull/boring and I wouldn't recommend buying it unless your into that kind of stuff. I enjoy it of course because it does have very cool graphics and a nice concept but the over-all game isn't as fun as Mario Power Tennis. I really do hope they sell an new version or at least create an update… Expand
  54. Thunderstone_77
    Feb 18, 2016
    4
    No settings? You can't turn off that **** BGM, nothing great to report really, my 2yr old daughter had fun looking at the characters on screen but found the players grunts to be "A little bit noisy"
    It's a good thing I bought the game on sale. Give me the original Mario Tennis game over this version!
  55. GamecubeLover
    Jul 17, 2016
    4
    I love the mario tennis series I love every single game of the series! Well except this one cause this one lacks seriously and has bad gameplay. This was another idea to sell amiibos and it was rushed I bet.
  56. Stlouzilla
    Oct 1, 2016
    3
    The core mechanics of Mario Tennis have potential but there is simply not enough here to justify more than a few hours of entertainment. I can't recall ever seeing such a light return investment on a full priced game.
  57. Focaccia
    Apr 22, 2017
    2
    This game is just empty. There are few game modes which are either boring or too short. The only thing this game has going for it is the amino functionality which is actually quite useful for once. This game has no replay value and I have no wish to return to this game whatsoever.This game simply feels rushed.
  58. robertoiglesias
    Jul 4, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I own this game, and I play it, but it's quite a bore. There's barely anything to do.
    How to fix the game:
    1. Have a meter in Mega Battle, kinda like the one in Mario Sports Mix. When the meter builds up, then your character can have the option to turn big.
    2. Have an in depth RPG story mode.
    3. Have a tournament mode with a final boss if fully beaten.
    4. Have a mode with minigames.
    5. Add in around 4 more characters.
    6. Have most of the courts be in different settings and change the structure for some of them.
    7. Have an option to turn off Chance Shots.

    The content that's there is decent, but the lack of interesting and diverse modes and the fact that previous Mario Tennis games had more to offer is a disappointment.    … Expand
  59. anthonybobby
    Feb 19, 2021
    1
    This game sucks! In my opinion, it doesn't even deserve a remake and I don't care on what anyone else says otherwise about this game, it's pure garbage!
  60. upinyocribdawg6
    Jan 18, 2021
    2
    I bought this game thinking it was gonna be Gex but a Sh*tty tennis game but it turns out Gex is a REALLY Sh*tty tennis game so F*ck you, F*ck Gex, and F*CK TENNIS!
  61. merdedeiro
    Aug 10, 2021
    5
    The game itself is not that vast but when you play it with someone like a friend it becomes a great experience, but it's really sad to see that the game is mediocre in it's content.
  62. TinyPardus
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    best game of all time. My favourite. The imagintive concept of mario being big really blew me away.
  63. Derpcat
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    very good game

    please giv mons

    more tennis action thn evre before

    pleaz buy amiibo

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  64. BonzaiTheHost
    Dec 29, 2022
    3
    So barebones in content and boring as hell, for $50? Terrible considering how much effort and content there was in previous Mario Tennis installments. Nintendo and Camelot, please do better.
  65. Oscdog08
    Jun 9, 2023
    1
    This might just be one of the most boring games I have ever played, I bought it thinking i was gonna a great time looking at the nice box art and stunning graphics. Eventually, after playing it I'd rather clean up cow **** One of the most advertised things about this game is Mega Battle and when you get the Mega Mushroom the other player will also get one making it useless and dull. IThis might just be one of the most boring games I have ever played, I bought it thinking i was gonna a great time looking at the nice box art and stunning graphics. Eventually, after playing it I'd rather clean up cow **** One of the most advertised things about this game is Mega Battle and when you get the Mega Mushroom the other player will also get one making it useless and dull. I played one of the other game modes Mega Ball Rally where you hit a ball as much as you can before it starts to shrink, and again I felt no enjoyment. I would talk about other things but that's it, this game has two other game modes one being amiibo. But why I have amiibo's. Then i tried playing Online, good luck with that because knowone has played this game in years. This game is trash don't buy it… Expand
  66. GreanBeen
    Jan 13, 2023
    4
    where's the mario? this is literally just tennis. there is nothing relating to mario in terms of gameplay except for the mega mushroom. no items no nothing.
  67. ManWomenMan
    Feb 24, 2023
    0
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#35 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#8 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#11 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 58
  3. Negative: 9 out of 58
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2016
    25
    It seems someone forgot to develop a game before publishing it, because MTUS lacks content so desperately that it looks like a mini game from Mario Party. [02/2016, p.63]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    50
    Even hardcore tennis fans will most likely find themselves with nothing exciting to experience after having the game for a week. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.76]
  3. games(TM)
    Jan 25, 2016
    50
    Controls are Ultra Smash’s biggest problem.
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